Daybook

| July 25, 2010 2:00 AM

Today

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days continues today. Golf Tourney, 9 a.m., West Glacier Golf Course; community church service, 9:30 a.m., Marantette Park. Call 892-0178 or 892-1233.

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge serves a Mexican breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon, 2158 U.S. 2 E. Open to public. Children welcome. Proceeds to Moose charities and Family Center fund. Call Bill, 858-2304; or Dale, 212-3798.

3 The 33rd annual Rollins turkey and buffalo pit barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rollins School, Methodist Camp Road. Advance tickets, $12 adults, $6 children under 12; or $14 adults, $7 at door. Fundraiser for Rollins Volunteer Fire Department. Call Ron Tjaden, 844-2386.

3 Stumptown BBQ Smoke Off competition today, Whitefish Depot Park. Live music beginning at noon. Miss Piggy contest at 3 p.m., beer garden, food vendors, raffles, kids activities. Awards presentation 5:30 p.m. Free. Public invited.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of ‘69 reunion (one year late), continues today, during Heritage Days. Call Sue Williams Parks, 443-618-8483; or Sue Buchel, 406-788-8923.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents, “McCabe and Mrs. Miller,” 7 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets; 756-8381.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen; 752-4220.

Tuesday

3 Puppeteer Glenda Bonin presents a water safety program for children, “Squirrely Shirley Makes Waves!” 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Flathead County Library, Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Flathead Lake Biological Station open house, 1-5 p.m., Montana 35, 14 miles south of Bigfork. Guided nature walks, demonstrations boat trip on research vessel, Jessie B; meets staff and students; 982-3301.

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board work session 4 p.m., follow by regular meeting at 5 p.m., landfill office.

3 Meadow Gold ice cream social, 6-8 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Free. Everyone welcome. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7717.

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet dinner, 6:30 p.m., 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Glacier Park Centennial coordinator Kass Hardy presents park pictures. Speaker is Meryl Bishop. Cost $8.50 singles; $16 couples. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft Int’l. Inc.

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

3 Living history program on Josephine Doody, the Bootleg Lady of Glacier Park, 8 p.m., Apgar Campground, 888-7939. Free; park entrance fee required.

Wednesday

3 The northbound lane of First Avenue West in Kalispell will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. today from the Earl Bennett Building to Ninth Street West for water main work. Drivrs will still be able to pass through but advised to take an alternate route.

3 Puppeteer Glenda Bonin presents a water safety program for children, “Squirrely Shirley Makes Waves!” 10:30 a.m. Glacier Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Call 758-5822.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Allison Door talks about scrapbooking. Speaker is Meryl Bishop. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside, community tap night 6-9 p.m. A portion of all pints benefits Flathead Valley Barbershop Chorus.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Veronica Honthaas gives a presentation on gathering, growing and using local herbs. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

3 Free Falun Dafa Qigong class, 7 p.m., community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine, 257-9798.

Thursday

3 Puppeteer Glenda Bonin presents a water safety program for children, “Squirrely Shirley Makes Waves!” 1 p.m. Whitefish Library. Call 758-5822.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens potluck supper, 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Community Kitchen in Evergreen hosts a free barbecue celebration, 6-7 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 220 U.S. 2 E. Food, music. Call Kim Snell, 752-1472.

3 Free classes to study U.S. Constitution, 6:30 p.m. today and Aug. 5, 6442 U.S. 93, Whitefish, (old Denny’s building). Open to public. Call 862-9400.

Friday

3 Veronica’s Closet garage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and July 31, 3590 U.S. 93 South (next to United Tool). Girls’ clothes, toys, books, household items. Benefit for Spinal Muscular Atrophy research and support.

3 Lake County Commissioners meet to discuss plans for 25-foot public access to Swan Lake, 2 p.m., Swan Lake Clubhouse,

3 WealthMasters class by Joe Coco, in conjunction with Whitefish Christian Academy, 7-9 p.m., Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 Seventh St. E. Free. Parents encouraged to bring their teens. Call Linda Coco, 862-9400.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1957 no-host cocktail party, 7 p.m., Scotties.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1953-1954-1956 no-host cocktail party, 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Elks Club.

A Look Ahead

3 St. Peter Lutheran Church of Whitefish will sell berry pies for Habitat for Humanity, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 31, Bigfork Farmers Market, Bigfork High School parking lot.

3 Seventh annual Yaak Wilderness Festival, July 31. Contact Yaak Valley Forest Council, 406-295-9736.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1958 no-host brunch, 10 a.m., July 31, Buffalo Hills Golf Club.

3 Flathead Valley Multi-Faith Coalition hosts a summer animal blessing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 31, Woodland Park, Eastside Pavilion. Live music. Bring a picnic lunch or concessions available. Call 863-2333.

3 Mountain Brook pie social and barbecue, 5-7:30 p.m. July 31, Mountain Brook Library, 2353 Foothill Road, 12 miles east of Kalispell. Live music by The Swan Jammers and live music. Call 755-1934. Proceeds benefit Homestead Foundation.

3 Flathead High School Nifty Fifties reunion, 5 p.m., July 31, Red Lion Ballroom.

Dave Hadden of Headwaters Montana speaks about the completion of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, 7:30 p.m., July 31, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Public invited.

3 Blu’s Burger Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 1, ShowThyme Restaurant, Bigfork. Music, silent and live auction. Tickets at Jug Tree, ShowThyme, Bigfork; Trails West Realty, Lakeside; Stone Chair, Violence Free Crisis Line office, Kalispell; Coffee Traders, Whitefish. Call Donna Larson, 261-0234; or 752-4735.

3 Bethlehem Lutheran Church celebration concert in honor of longtime member Emmett Myhres’ 100th birthday, 3 p.m. Aug. 1, 603 Main St., Kalispell. Reception follows. Public invited.

3 Annual Concordia College Cobber corn feed, 6 p.m. Aug. 1, home of Ken and Rhonda Kalvig, 41 Kintla Way, Kalispell. Reservations required by July 29; call the Kalvigs at 755-1352.

3 Foy’s to Herron Paddlethon triathlon race Aug. 2, Foy’s Lake. Race day registration 7:30 a.m.; race starts 9 a.m. Call Steve, 261-9250.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Public meeting to pursue plans for a YMCA facility in Kalispell, 5 p.m. Aug. 3, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Brandon Rannebarger, 270-7367.

3 Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 3, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 Haskill Basin Watershed Council meets 6 p.m. Aug. 4, Whitefish Public Library. Open to public. Call Patti, 752-4220.

3 Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m. Aug. 5, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

3 Free classes to study U.S. Constitution, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 6442 U.S. 93, Whitefish, (old Denny’s building). Open to public. Call 862-9400.

3 Ray of Hope Redeeming Hope benefit, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5, Central Bible Church, Kalispell. Desserts, fashion show, skit, games, prizes, music, silent auction. Tickets $15 at Ray of Hope, 46 Fifth Ave. W., Norm’s News, Snappy’s, and all Montana Coffee Traders.

3 Ames Construction and Montana Department of Transportation representative discuss Kalispell Bypass progress and schedule between Airport Road and U.S. 2 West, 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Earl Bennett Building, 1034 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public invited. Call Bernadette Britt, 257-2362.

3 Third annual Bear Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, Hungry Bear Steak House, Montana 83, Swan Valley. Presentations and demonstrations on bear research, habitat conservation, management by area experts. Free bratwurst, beer, beverages, noon to 1:30 p.m. Games, activities for children. RSVP to 406-754-3137.

3 Benefit auction for 3-year-old John Hartle who has been diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, Aug. 8, Scotty’s Shooting Ranch, 225 N. Somers Stage Road. Live music by Stoner Creek Band and silent auction begin at 2 p.m. Dinner and live auction, 4 p.m. Raffles.

3 Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., Aug. 9, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

3 City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. Aug. 9, City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Aug. 10, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 “Buzz Your Fuzz” fundraiser for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in memory of Michael John Eve, 3-8 p.m. Aug. 14, Sherwood Bar and Grille, 6475 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Call 406-727-1798, or 702-539-7953.

3 Whitefish Duck Derby Aug. 15, Riverside Park. Adopt a duck at Duck Derby Headquarters, 214 Second St. W., or call 863-1781. Proceeds go to Whitefish Community Foundation.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at noon, Aug. 16, administration building boardroom.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 6. to 10 p.m. Aug. 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 24, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 26, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

3 Think Local Summer’s Last Art Blast juried fine art and designer craft show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 27-29, Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Friends of the Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 24; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Kalispell Center Mall. All proceeds benefit Flathead County Library.

3 Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Association, Sept. 26, The Springs at Whitefish, 1001 River Lakes Pkwy. Quarter-mile or three-mile walk; or 5K run. Live music, food, raffle. Call Desiree Brewer, 862-6322.

3 Stumptown Art Studio’s third annual Oktoberfish, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, Whitefish.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.